Tue, Jan 1st 2013, 01:02 GMT

If she is showing signs of boredom (whining, pacing, barking excessively, etc) then yes she needs more exercise. I have had several lab mixes, and in my experience they need plenty of opportunities to move and play and use their brains. They maintain "puppyhood" for a long time. It's more about quality than quantity though. Add teaching commands to your walks, and go different places for different smells, or take her to a dog park so she can socialize! Good luck! As for the food, ask your vet if you're not sure, but from my experience at 6 months she will probably do fine on either.

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